Patents Issued in September 13, 2018
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Publication number: 20180255943Abstract: A trash bin cabinet for a checkout station in a retail store is described. The checkout station includes the trash bin cabinet with a drawer locking mechanism, and a trash level sensor with an optical notification system. The trash bin cabinet has a drawer unit that contains at least one trash bin. The drawer locking mechanism locks the drawer when the drawer unit is closed so the drawer unit does not come open by itself and become a hazard or a nuisance. The trash level sensor senses the level of trash in the trash bins and sends a trash level status signal to the optical notification system. The optical notification system optically radiates the trash level status signal so people or sensors can monitor the level of trash in the trash bins without visiting the checkout station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Yurgis Mauro Bacallao
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Publication number: 20180255944Abstract: An illuminated shelf system having configurable LED illuminated fixtures structurally supported on opposing support rails that are removed from or electrically insulated from a plurality of power supply rails disposed within a wall panel between opposing support rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Gerald FORD, Paul MCGIVERN
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Publication number: 20180255945Abstract: A central access duvet cover system includes a cover assembly, defined by top and bottom fabric layers with a pocket defined between the layers, and which is configured to receive a separate fill layer, defined by a blanket or comforter. The bottom fabric layer includes first and second portions with an opening formed therebetween such that the fill layer can be inserted into and taken out of the pocket. The opening may be generally centrally located on the bottom fabric layer while extending over a majority of the width of the cover assembly. Furthermore, the bottom fabric layer may include retention slots at corner portions thereof, configured to receive fastening elements such as fabric knot buttons provided on the fill layer. The system hides the appearance of the fill layer when in use, thereby providing a similar appearance to a conventional duvet cover, while still being easy to assemble and disassemble.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Richard Stewart, Tim Keith
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Publication number: 20180255946Abstract: A central access duvet cover system includes a cover assembly, defined by first and second fabric layers with a pocket defined between the layers, and which is configured to receive a separate fill layer, defined by a blanket or comforter. The first fabric layer includes first and second portions with an opening formed therebetween such that the fill layer can be inserted into and taken out of the pocket. The opening may be generally centrally located on the first fabric layer while extending over a majority of the width of the cover assembly. The system hides the appearance of the fill layer when in use, thereby providing a similar appearance to a conventional duvet cover, while still being easy to assemble and disassemble.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Richard Stewart, Tim Keith, Kim Heiman
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Publication number: 20180255947Abstract: Disclosed is a double walled vessel for use in an AR system. The AR system includes AR software and an AR display device having a camera and a video screen. The double walled vessel includes an inner vessel disposed within an outer vessel to form an isolated space between the inner and outer vessels. An AR target is located in the isolated space so that it is protected, but visible through the walls of the vessel. The AR display device is configured to take an image of the AR target by its camera, whereupon the AR system's software processes that image to produce an augmented reality image which is provided on the AR display device's screen for viewing by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Brock Wilkinson, Daniel Childs
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Publication number: 20180255948Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic vessel comprising a metal element (3) which is accommodated its base (10), wherein the plastic vessel comprises a vessel element (1) and a cover (2), such that the plastic vessel is formed in two pieces, and wherein a recess (12) is formed in the base (10) of the vessel element (1), said recess (12) being enclosed by the cover (2) such a that a central closed region (14) of the recess (12) is provided, which accommodates the metal element (3), and wherein the vessel element (1) and the cover (2) are connected to one another thermoplastically under pressure. The vessel element (1) and the cover (2) are particularly made of polycarbonate or copolyester, and the plastic vessel is in particular a drinking glass, and the metal element (3) is in particular a neodymium magnet having a copper-nickel coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Christoph Fritz
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Publication number: 20180255949Abstract: The invention relates to a glass vessel which accommodates a metal element in its base, wherein the glass vessel comprises a lower recess in the base which accommodates the metal element, wherein the metal element is bonded to the base by means of a transparent adhesive at the bottom of the recess and is embedded by a transparent plastic which fills up a remaining area of the recess. The invention further relates to a method for producing a glass vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Christoph Fritz
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Publication number: 20180255950Abstract: The “Leak Preventer for Cups with Detachable Lids” is a single-piece device consisting, roughly, of two circular rings that clamp around the rim of a vessel after the vessel's lid has been affixed. The invention compresses the rim of the vessel, thus preventing leaks at any seam in the rim, preventing the lid from detaching, and giving positive assurance that the lid has been properly seated on the cup rim. A preferred embodiment of the device is to prevent leaks from the disposable plastic “drink through” lids and disposable rolled-paper cups that are commonly encountered in establishments selling coffee, tea, or other drinks for customers to take “to go.” To accommodate this preferred embodiment, the device includes a tear-off portion that prevents leakage from the “drink through hole” found in such lids.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Douglass Glen Stevens
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Publication number: 20180255951Abstract: A rug a methods of manufacturing and packaging the rug. The rug, once manufactured, can be folded one or more times from an unfolded configuration to a folded configuration such that the area thereof is substantially reduced. In example embodiments, the rug is packaged in the folded configuration. A bag, shrink wrap or other packaging is provided for retaining the folded rug.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLCInventor: Melvin SILVERS
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Publication number: 20180255952Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive curtain rod bracket for mounting a curtain rod to a wall without the need of drilling. The adhesive curtain rod bracket has a support member perpendicularly attached to a flat member. A hook is placed at the end of the support member and designed to securely hold curtain rods of various sizes. There is a layer of adhesive placed on a rear side of the flat member, allowing a user to easily mount the adhesive curtain rod bracket onto a wall without the need for any tools or drilling.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Jennifer Sollers
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Publication number: 20180255953Abstract: An architectural covering is presented having a rotatable drive element having a guide structure and a plurality of idler attachment elements and a drive element positioned over the rotatable drive element. The rotatable drive element is connected to a wall, ceiling or other structure by brackets. In one arrangement a drive shaft having at least one bearing is then attached to the brackets such that the rotatable drive elements rotate upon the bearings. This arrangement provides an efficient, simple and convenient manner of attaching a rotatable drive element to brackets for mounting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Willis J. MULLET, Michael D. FOX, Daniel T. MATTHEWS, Dale MCCARTHY, Darrin W. BRUNK
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Publication number: 20180255954Abstract: There is provided a pack which has interconnected side panels (11), (12) defining a volume for receiving a product (25). The pack has an opening at one end which is at least partially closed with a non-return end closure mechanism in the form of a flap (17). The product (25) can be pushed past the flap into said volume, but cannot be removed without distorting the flap (17).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Martyn Sydney Wilford
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Publication number: 20180255955Abstract: The subject application is directed to a food processing device to extract juice. The device includes an inlet coupled to a disintegrator. The inlet is configured to accept food items and the disintegrator configured to disintegrate food items passed through the inlet. The device further includes a separator that accepts the disintegrated food items and separates out the liquid components from the food item. The device further includes a reservoir that is coupled to the separator for accepting and holding the liquid components. The reservoir includes a translucent member for viewing of liquid levels within the reservoir, and a valved outlet. The valved outlet is configured to allow or prevent the flow of liquid from the reservoir through the valved outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Alan BACKUS
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Publication number: 20180255956Abstract: A semi-automatic food cooking apparatus comprising: a control unit; a communication unit; and a cooking compartment comprising: a cooking cartridge loading tray; a movable press; a movable cooking base; and a cooking cartridge lid guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Kete Long
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Publication number: 20180255957Abstract: A sous vide cooking program for precision cooking. The cooking program automatically lowers the cook temperature to minimum safe temperature after finishing a cooking program so food does not become over cooked and holds system temperature to halt further cooking and to prevent bacteria growth. Program can also start lowering the temperature to cook food on a temperature gradient to accurately achieve desired results via mathematic modeled gradient curves.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Jeff WU
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Publication number: 20180255958Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneous brewing and beverage dispensing, in which a brew basket is positionable in a beverage dispenser to permit brewing. The brew basket includes a novel shape that permits it to take advantage of current beverage dispenser configurations to ease the brewing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Benjamin A. Van Voorhis, Thomas A. Wendt, Joseph J. Krawczyk, Michael J. Store
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Publication number: 20180255959Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a beverage from capsules, including a liquid supply system (12) comprising a water reservoir (14) and a pump (16), an extraction block (8) comprising an injection block (9) including an injector head (28) and a housing (40), and an extraction mechanism (6) comprising a capsule holder (10) configured to receive a capsule. The injector head comprises an injection plate (27) having plurality of inlet injectors (34) with internal liquid channels (37) configured to pierce through a lid (30) of a capsule (26). The injector head comprises a water inlet (42) connected to the water reservoir (14) and an actuating mechanism (5) configured to displace the injector head between an open position whereby the capsule can be inserted or removed from the extraction block to a closed position whereby the injector head is sealingly closed against the capsule holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Pascal Schlittler, Marco Miranda, Vincent Nanchen, Blaise Russi
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Publication number: 20180255960Abstract: An automatic beverage system for producing a hot flavored beverage. The system includes a base unit having a water reservoir, a control system for heating liquid from the reservoir, a cartridge arm having a water injector and a cartridge holder, a pump and tubing system connecting the water reservoir to the cartridge holder and used to move water, the control system housed within the base unit and coupled to the heating element and pump to control temperature and movement of the liquid from the reservoir to the cartridge holder, and a container base positioned in an area adjacent the base unit and below the cartridge holder. The cartridge holder is adapted to receive interchangeable cartridges depending on the type and size of beverage desired. The beverage system is capable of using a beverage pod to dispense an individual cup of coffee or the like, and it is also capable of brewing larger volumes of coffee using freshly ground coffee beans.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Jung S. Moon, Jian Jiang Liu, Bao Quan Yu
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Publication number: 20180255961Abstract: In a method and an associated brewing apparatus for preparing a hot beverage, in particular a coffee beverage, a quantity of a flavoring source, in particular coffee powder, is introduced into a brewing chamber and then, in a brewing operation, a predeterminable overall quantity of brewing water is passed through the brewing chamber under pressure, in order to enhance the taste quality of the freshly brewed coffee beverages or at least to increase the consistency of the taste. During the brewing operation, a value for the volume flow of the brewing water upstream or downstream of the brewing chamber, and/or for the quantity of the brewing water which has already been passed through, or is still to be passed through, is determined continuously, or at least a number of times, and a controllable backpressure valve downstream of the brewing chamber is activated in accordance with the value determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Franke Kaffeemaschinen AGInventors: Heinz Vetterli, Mariano Turi, Simon Muller
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Publication number: 20180255962Abstract: A method for preparing a coffee drink is provided in which, in a brewing process, a pre-specifiable total amount of brewing water is conducted through an amount of powdered coffee. In order to improve the tasting quality of freshly-brewed coffee drinks while, at least, increasing the uniformity of taste characteristics in successively prepared coffee drinks, a total through-flow time for the brewing process is or can be predefined in which the total amount of brewing water is conducted through an amount of powdered coffee.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Franke Kaffeemaschinen AGInventors: Heinz Vetterli, Simon Muller, Mariano Turi
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Publication number: 20180255963Abstract: A KIT for a capsule machine, in particular for a coffee capsule machine comprising, in cascade, a feeding water reservoir (14), an infusion model (12) and a brewing group (16) and set up to prepare brews with hot water under pressure. The KIT comprises at least a soluble product set up to be inserted in a body of a capsule (22), at least a cap comprising on a crown or edge thereof an adhesive set up to seal the soluble product inside the body of the capsule (22), so as to, during use, the capsule (22) obtained with the KIT (30) can be inserted in the infusion module (12) of the machine (10) to carry out a cleaning an hygiene operation of the brewing group (16) during at least an empty cycle of said machine (10). The invention also relates to a method for arranging and using cleaning and hygiene KIT of a capsule machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Mokitalia S.r.l.Inventor: Marco Colombo
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Publication number: 20180255964Abstract: In order to specify, in the case of an apparatus for dispensing liquid foodstuffs, in particular milk products, an integrated cleaning system which is straightforward and reliable to handle, provision is made for a foodstuff-supply line to be provided with a connection, on which can be fitted an intake line which leads to a storage tank containing the liquid foodstuff, and for a connecting element to be provided, it being possible for this connecting element, when the intake line has been removed, to be fitted onto the connection in order for the foodstuff-supply line to be connected fluidically to the integrated cleaning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Franke Kaffeemaschinen AGInventors: Heinz Vetterli, Mariano Turi
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Publication number: 20180255965Abstract: The invention is an apparatus used to divide existing cooking equipment into isolated areas to substantially reduce fluid or physical contact for preparing one or more types of food at once, to maximize existing baking equipment versatility. Features of the apparatus are a housing component; one or more arm components which attach or reside within the housing component. The one or more arm components are configured to expand and retract from the housing component and adjust to the shape of various cooking equipment. The base of the housing component and a base of the one or more arm components are effectively in a same horizontal plane so cooking equipment may be effectively partitioned. Each component within the design contains a magnet that facilitates the invention's ability to affix to cookware containing ferrous materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: JUSTIN BAUER
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Publication number: 20180255966Abstract: A drinking/feeding container and method for delivering fluid to a user at a drinking/feeding temperature which is higher than a storage temperature of the fluid. The container includes a fluid storage compartment, a lid and a heating device. The heating device is positioned between the fluid storage compartment and the lid. The heating device has an inlet which accepts the fluid from the fluid storage compartment, an outlet which dispenses the fluid to the lid and a passageway which extends between the inlet and the outlet. A Peltier device is provided between the inlet and the outlet and cooperates with the passageway to heat the fluid as the fluid moves from the inlet to the outlet. A power source supplies power to the heating device. A pulsing member pulses the power to the heating device whereby the pulsing of the power prevents the heating element from overheating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Christopher T. MOORE
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Publication number: 20180255967Abstract: An apparatus for preparing food having a heating device with hot plate, a filter device and a cover device, which is in operative connection with the filter device and has an upper side, an underside and side surfaces. The cover device, on the underside, has at least one entry opening of a flow channel for exhaust air, the flow channel being arranged in the interior of the cover device. The flow channel, on a first side surface, has an exit opening, wherein the exit opening can be positioned such that the exhaust air can flow via the exit opening into an entry opening of the filter device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: HS2 Engineering GmbHInventors: Karl-Heinz HAAS, Peter HUBER
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Publication number: 20180255968Abstract: A continuous grill with at least two grill rollers forming at least one grilling gap, in one aspect, includes an assembly capable of rotating relative to and projecting out of or into at least one roller. An inner rotary bearing is disposed between this roller and assembly and/or this assembly is mounted on a housing of the grill or on a carrier group mounted immovably relative to the housing. In another aspect, the grill includes at least one electrically designed and/or locally measuring thermometer disposed inside at least one roller. In a further aspect, the grill includes at least one roller coated with a non-stick coating or enameled. A method for cooking of products for grilling on a continuous grill regulates the speed of throughput of the product for grilling through the gap and/or the temperature of at least one roller as a function of certain parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Guenther HERTELInventors: Werner KUHLMANN, Guenther HERTEL
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Publication number: 20180255969Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to a grill with a continuous cooking surface having individually controllable heating zones separated by one or more isolation zones. One example provides a grill, comprising a grill plate defining a continuous cooking surface comprising a plurality of individually controllable heating zones separated by one or more isolation zones, each heating zone comprising one or more heating elements positioned beneath the grill plate, and each isolation zone comprising a cooling fluid channel, and a cooling fluid circulation system configured to control a flow of a cooling fluid through the cooling fluid channel for each isolation zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Robert A. Shingler, Joseph R. Shaw
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Publication number: 20180255970Abstract: A collection of cooking devices are modularly attachable to a common base frame. For example, a searing device can be selectively attached to a pivotable handle assembly, such that the handle and searing device are moveable between a sear position and a raised position relative to the griddle. The searing mechanism of the present disclosure is sized to provide a sear surface capable of searing multiple items of food simultaneously. The searing device may be removed from the base frame without tools, and other griddle attachments may be installed in its place to modularly alter the function of the griddle. The pivotable attachment point may provide a forward-bias balance such that the griddle provides even pressure on food items even as griddle attachment is raised and lowered, while also avoiding a sudden release of steam and/or heat in the direction of the operator upon raising the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz
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Publication number: 20180255971Abstract: An air fryer system is disclosed which comprises a base having a heating source and an air source located therein, both sources being supplied power for operation by an AC power cord. A cooking chamber is defined within the base and a cooking drawer fits securely within the cooking chamber to substantially seal the chamber against heat loss during use. A handled food basket which detachably secures to the cooking drawer is configured to facilitate even distribution of heated air within the cooking chamber. A digital, touch screen user interface attached to a surface of the base is electronically coupled to a controller for powering on the fryer system and setting cooking conditions. The preferred system also includes infrared heating, time and temperature controls, and an automatic safety shutoff mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Jung S. Moon, Eunjung Huh
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Publication number: 20180255972Abstract: A grease and debris capturing system for inhibiting grease and debris from collection on a cooking appliance includes a range that has an oven and a stove top. The oven has a first heating element and the stove top has a plurality of second heating elements. A plurality of pans is provided and each of the pans is removably positioned beneath an associated one of the first heating element and the second heating elements. In this way each of the pans captures grease and debris resulting from cooking.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Michele Delgado
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Publication number: 20180255973Abstract: Disclosed is a cooking device having cooking surfaces that move with respect to the device or one another. The cooking surfaces can slide or otherwise move on, for example, rails to allow access to portions of the cooking device that would otherwise be obstructed by the cooking surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: GHP Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lang, Daniel Choi
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Publication number: 20180255974Abstract: A smart blender of the present invention pulverizes or blends food contained therein by a rotating blade. When the blender is slanted by an external force and the external force is then removed, the blender blends food contained therein while repeatedly shaking side to side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Joung Geun AHN, Byung Hyun AN
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Publication number: 20180255975Abstract: A blending system that includes a base that is selectively and operatively engaged with a container is shown and described herein. The base may include a near field communications chip that may communicate with a near field communications chip of a cutting disc. The cutting disc identifies a type of the cutting disc, a position of a chute of a lid or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: David Kolar
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Publication number: 20180255976Abstract: The invention relates to a kitchen device (100) comprising: a grip (120) for manually holding the device, the grip defining a grip area (112), a first suction foot (130) attached to the device (100) and arranged to secure the device (100) to a surface (150) by means of suction against the surface (150), an actuator (110) connected to the first suction foot (130) and extending in the grip area (112), the actuator (110) being arranged to transfer an actuating force (111) acting on the actuator (110) into a releasing force (131) acting on the first suction foot (130) to release the first suction foot (130) from the surface (150). This device can be released from the surface with an improved ease of use, because holding the device and releasing the device from the surface effectively have become a single, intuitive manual action by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: SAU KAN CHEUNG, BENGT IVAR ANDERS IVARSSON
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Publication number: 20180255977Abstract: A system for washing and treating infants includes components for keeping an infant under controlled sterile and warm conditions. The system also includes a device for washing the infant, which has a support frame and a flexible laminar element adapted to be secured thereto. The frame and the laminar element define a housing for receiving the infant while he/she is being washed and/or treated. The housing is adapted to be introduced into the washing and treating components and is accessible from outside. The frame has a single-unit structure composed of tubular members made of a medical-grade sterilizable metal or non-metal material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: ANTONIO PULVINO
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Publication number: 20180255978Abstract: A child bathing device for the secure and safe bathing of a child is disclosed. The device includes a frame having a top rim and a bottom rim. A flexible material extends between the top rim and the bottom rim around the periphery of the frame to create a barrier. The device includes a plurality of braces that selectively couple to the frame and operate to locate the top rim above the bottom rim. A mat is included and coupled to the bottom rim. The mat is configured to provide a platform within the bottom rim to support a child. A plurality of holes allow water to freely pass between the interior of the frame and the exterior of the frame. Removal of at least a portion of the braces from the frame permit for the collapsing of the device to allow for ease of storage and transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: LISA PLOSKI
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Publication number: 20180255979Abstract: A shower splash guard system especially adapted for installation in bathroom showers by an unskilled person and for the purpose of preventing water from an adjacent wall mounted shower head from splashing between the wall and the adjacent side edge of a suspended shower curtain.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: PAUL L. MOORE
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Publication number: 20180255980Abstract: A replaceable cartridge for a liquid master dispenser is disclosed. The replaceable cartridge includes a reservoir for containing liquid to be dispensed from the liquid master dispenser; and a personal dispenser removably coupled to the reservoir. The personal dispenser includes a receptacle for containing liquid to be dispensed from the personal dispenser; and an outlet port for discharge of the liquid from the receptacle. The personal dispenser is configured for selectively discharging the liquid contained in the receptacle from the outlet port, after the personal dispenser is removed from the reservoir. The reservoir has a cavity sized for removably receiving the personal dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Heiner Ophardt, David R. Duncan
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Publication number: 20180255981Abstract: Monitoring modules for hand hygiene product dispensers may be installed in existing manual or touch free hand hygiene product dispensers to provide wireless communication of dispenser data to or from a dispenser. In one example, a manual dispenser beacon module is configured to be used with a manually actuated hand hygiene product dispenser to monitor hand hygiene compliance events (such as dispense events) associated with the dispenser, and to wirelessly transmit dispenser data to or from the manual dispenser. In another example, a touch free dispenser beacon module is configured to be used with a touch free hand hygiene product dispenser to monitor hand hygiene compliance events (such as dispense events) associated with the dispenser, and to wirelessly transmit dispenser data to or from the touch free dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey Rospierski, David L. Snodgrass, Andrew M. Schultz, Viktor Slobodyan, Cheryl A. Littau, Kenneth T. Dobizl
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Publication number: 20180255982Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a dispensing device and methods of using a dispensing device having an improved out indicator. The dispensing device includes a housing having a cavity. A tissue stack is disposed within the cavity, the tissue stack including a plurality of tissue sheets folded along a crease. An aperture is formed in a top surface of the housing such that a tissue sheet is removable from the cavity through the aperture. A portion of the tissue sheets includes an out indicator formed along a centerline of each tissue sheet and across the crease.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Jared S. Felix, William G. Burr
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Publication number: 20180255983Abstract: An improved sanitary wipe apparatus, a sterile, naturally sanitizing wipe adapted to be stored within a dispenser box and removed one-by-one for use by a person to remove anti-microbial agents from a top drinking surface of a beverage can before drinking therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Stephen Roy, Shane Lynch
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Publication number: 20180255984Abstract: To dry a hand with fingertips and a carpus, the palmar aspect and the dorsal aspect of the hand are blown dry, starting from the fingertips, by a pair of planar gas jets, wherein the gas jets of the pair run towards each other in the direction from the carpus to the fingertips at an angle of less than 180°. By applying high-voltage AC pulses with respect to ground to dielectrically shielded electrodes arranged next to both planar gas jets, direct discharges are obtained across the hand on the palmar aspect thereof and on the dorsal aspect thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Wolfgang Viöl, Stephan Wieneke, Lars ten Bosch, Robert Köhler, Alexander Syring
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Publication number: 20180255985Abstract: A portable toilet system includes a portable toilet that has a stand, a seat that is coupled to the stand and a container that is coupled to the seat. The seat is sat upon thereby facilitating the container to capture waste. A platform unit is provided and the platform unit is positioned on a support surface. The portable toilet is positioned on the platform unit. A rolling unit is provided and the rolling unit is coupled to the platform unit. Moreover, the rolling unit selectively rolls along the support surface. The rolling unit is selectively positioned in a raised position having the platform unit being spaced from the support surface. The rolling unit is selectively positioned in a lowered position having the platform unit resting on the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Richard Critz
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Publication number: 20180255986Abstract: A biotechnology toilet provided with a decomposing process device and a non-flush toilet bowl attached to a toilet bowl attachment plate that covers the toilet bowl opening of the decomposing process device, in which: the conveying blades are disposed at both ends of the rotation shaft; a circumferential stirring member that stirs an organic waste and a sawdust in a circumferential direction is fastened to each of the rotation shaft between the conveying blade and the internal side face of the process tank; two drive mechanisms are provided on an outer side face of the process tank, the two rotation shafts are driven and rotated by the respective drive mechanisms connected one by one to the respective rotation shafts; the two drive mechanisms are controlled by a single control device of the decomposing process device via different control circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Toshihiro KITSUI
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Publication number: 20180255987Abstract: A remote-controlled vehicle for collecting and transporting bio-waste that is capable of compacting bio-waste, dumping the waste in a variety of ways, and that has a rechargeable battery, among other functions, is disclosed. A system for collecting the bio-waste material also is provided. The system includes a plurality of collection receptacles associated with a structure, each of the plurality of collection receptacles receiving the bio-waste material without the use of water as a carrier. A transport network extends from each of the plurality of collection receptacles to at least one storage receptacle located at the structure. A plurality of vehicles, or carts, is disposed within the transport network and collect the bio-waste material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Jerry D. Thom, Catherine A. Thom
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Publication number: 20180255988Abstract: A remote-controlled vehicle for collecting and transporting bio-waste that is capable of compacting bio-waste, dumping the waste in a variety of ways, and that has a rechargeable battery, among other functions, is disclosed. A system for collecting the bio-waste material also is provided. The system includes a plurality of collection receptacles associated with a structure, each of the plurality of collection receptacles receiving the bio-waste material without the use of water as a carrier. A transport network extends from each of the plurality of collection receptacles to at least one storage receptacle located at the structure. A plurality of vehicles, or carts, is disposed within the transport network and collect the bio-waste material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Jerry D. Thom, Catherine A. Thom
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Publication number: 20180255989Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet seat (1) with an automatic cleaning device (10), said toilet seat (1) comprising: a first assembly (2) with a mounting panel (7) that can be secured to a rear section of a lavatory body (8); and a second assembly (3) which comprises a lavatory seat ring (9) able to be driven in the peripheral direction, a bearing frame (29) for the lavatory seat ring (9), a drive device (26) for the lavatory seat ring (9), secured to said bearing frame (29), and a cleaning device (10) for the lavatory seat ring (9), likewise secured to said bearing frame (29). The first and second assembly (3) are pivotally interconnected by means of hinge joints (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Roland KÄPPELI, Christian FREI, Marcel KILGA
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Publication number: 20180255990Abstract: A suction apparatus, a glass-wiping device and a run control method thereof. The suction apparatus comprises a suction cup unit (1). The suction cup unit (1) comprises an inner suction cup (11) and an outer suction cup (12). The inner suction cup (11) is arranged on the inside of the outer suction cup (12). A chamber on the inside of the inner suction cup (11) forms an inner negative pressure chamber (13) via vacuum suction. A chamber between the inner and outer suction cups (11 and 12) forms an outer negative pressure chamber (14) via vacuum suction. The outer negative pressure chamber (14) is connected to a vacuum detection unit. The vacuum detection unit comprises a distensible piece (20) and a distension-sensing piece (21). The distensible piece (20) is sealedly connected onto an opening on the top end of the outer negative pressure chamber (14). The distensible piece (20) has arranged thereon the distension-sensing piece (21).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Xiaoming LV
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Publication number: 20180255991Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including a body defining an agitation chamber, an agitator partially disposed within the agitation chamber and configured to rotate about a pivot axis, and a debrider at least partially disposed within the agitation chamber. The agitator includes an elongated body having a first and a second end, a sidewall extending radially outward from the elongated body extending between the first and the second ends, and a plurality of bristles extending radially outward from the elongated body. The plurality of bristles are arranged in at least one row adjacent to the sidewall. The debrider includes a plurality of teeth configured to contact a portion of the sidewall as the agitator rotates about the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Daniel R. DER MARDEROSIAN, John FREESE, Gordon HOWES, Nancy GAO WENXIU, David S. CLARE, Nathan HERRMANN, Hugh Jamie CROGGON, Nicholas SARDAR, Tyler SMITH, Ian LIU
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Publication number: 20180255992Abstract: A cleaner head that includes an agitator in the form of a brush bar, the brush bar including a sealing material extending over the circumferential and axial extent of the brush bar, the sealing material including a tufted material, and a housing defining a chamber which at least partially surrounds the brush bar, a dirty air inlet in a lower part of the chamber and a front opening that exposes the brush bar at the front of the housing, the brush bar being supported for rotation with respect to the housing and arranged in the chamber, wherein a partition is arranged within the chamber between the brush bar and an outlet of the chamber, the partition extends transversely and divides the chamber into an agitating region and a settling chamber, and the partition includes a wall that extends tangentially to the brush bar and is inclined rearwardly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: David Andrew ISLEY, Thomas Michael MCVEY, Stephen Benjamin COURTNEY